Bryan Loritts Podcast

Sermon given at Image Church in Marietta, GA on 2/11/24.

Explore the confrontations between Elijah and the prophets of Baal and how they relate to the need for a word from God. Reflect on the importance of caring for the neglected cemetery and living on mission. Discover the concept of idols in our lives and how they are shaken to get our attention. Delve into the pain of remaining the same versus the pain of change. Understand how encountering God's glory leads to transformation. Hear a personal story of praying and fasting for healing from pancreatic cancer.

The podcast discusses the importance and power of bold prayer, using examples from 1 Kings chapter 18. It highlights the significance of prayer in decision-making, the influence of attention on actions, and the choice between following God or Baal. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of renewing awe for God, understanding our righteousness in Christ, and experiencing God's miracles. It concludes with three prayer requests for the 21 days of prayer and fasting.

Recorded at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago on Dec 10, 2023.

Christmas can stir up many different emotions. For some, it generates excitement and anticipation. But for others, particularly those who find themselves in the midst of a difficult season of life, it may feel more sorrowful than joyful. So what do we do when it simply doesn't "feel" like Christmas? This is precisely the question that Pastor Bryan considers in this week's message from Revelation 5. As we look at a second image that the Bible uses to describe Jesus and how he comes to us, we see that in beholding him as the Lamb of God, we gain a perhaps much-needed change of perspective during this Christmas season.

Powerful teaching on Revelation 17, discussing being in the world but not of the world, embracing our true identity, and reflecting on the legacy of our ancestors. Learn how to represent Christ in various environments and overcome negative labels.

Pastor Bryan preaches a powerful message on Revelation 12 that underscores the power of Christ's blood to counter Satan's accusations and encourages believers to trust God based on past victories. Originally given at One Community Church in Plano, Tx 11/19/23

The book of Jonah ends in a curious manner, with a surprising cliffhanger of a question posed to Jonah. And while we are left wondering what Jonah will do, the real question for us becomes what we will do with God's invitation to extend mercy to our enemies. As we wrap up our series through the book of Jonah, Pastor Bryan walks us through chapter 4, detailing reasons why it is often so hard for us to show mercy, and how we can ultimately grow in mercy. The next move is ours—will it be one toward mercy or toward anger and bitterness?

It can be tempting to think that we've messed things up beyond repair, that surely God must be done with us this time. In this week's message from Jonah 3, Pastor Bryan explores the beautiful truth that we serve a God who delights in giving second chances, because he is rich in mercy. And it is precisely this mercy and kindness—not guilt or condemnation—that leads us to repentance. Message originally given at the Summit Church in Raleigh NC on October 15, 2023.

Chances are, you'll never be swallowed by a giant fish—but you may find yourself in a pit of despair, feeling as though there is no way out. In this week's message from Jonah 2, Pastor Bryan reveals the perhaps counterintuitive truth that there are blessings to be found in the pit. Indeed, God is able to use these experiences that are often unpleasant or even downright painful to make us still more fruitful members of his kingdom. The question, then, is how we will respond to God's steadfast love that is with us even in the deepest, darkest pit. Message originally recorded at the Summit Church in Raleigh, NC on Sunday October 9, 2023.